Paul Pomerantz served as CEO of several health and medical associations before “retiring” at the end of 2023. His last full-time position was with the American Society of Anesthesiologists, a 55,000-member, $50 million association based in Chicago and Washington, DC. While there, Paul led the organization through a turnaround and a period of growth and heightened influence.

Paul has been active in the professional association community, having served as chair of ASAE Business Services, Inc, chair of the Association Forum, chair of the ASAE Foundation, and treasurer of the Council of Medical Specialty Societies. He is frequent writer and speaker on association leadership topics.

In 2024, Paul received his certification in Leadership Coaching in Organizational Performance and formed Pomerantz Consulting. In his consulting practice, Paul works with executives on professional and career development as well as team building and mediation. He also currently works with ASAE as Managing Director of the new Association Governance Institute.